Abstract: Objective To compare the clinical efficacy of percutaneous placement of peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter and open surgery for PD catheter placement. Methods A total of 66 PD patients were enrolled in this retrospective single-center study. Thirty-six patients were treated with surgical incision, and 30 patients with percutaneous method for the placement of peritoneal catheter. Catheter placement procedure, catheter-related complications, and PD related infections within one month after catheter placement were compared between the two groups. Results The time required for the placement, incision length and the number of patients treated with analgetics were significantly lower in percutaneous placement group than in surgical incision group (P<0.05). Severe hemorrhage and visceral injury did not occur in the two groups. The prevalence of catheter-related complications and infections within one month after catheter placement were statistically insignificant between the two groups (P＞0.05). Conclusion Percutaneous placement of PD catheter is easier to be operated by nephrologists. It brings slight damage and less complications to the patients.

Key words: Peritoneal dialysis, Percutaneous lacement technique, Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters